Overview
The Poison Spyder 14-18-020 is a rear spreader bar kit for the 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ). It is designed to add rear-seat protection to the stock Jeep roll bar, and Poison Spyder recommends pairing it with its Trail Cage Kit for a complete full cage.
The kit consists of a rear spreader bar and two center stringers. The stringers tie the main hoop of the stock roll bar to the rear spreader. All components are made from 1.75-inch OD, .120 wall DOM tubing. Each piece is CNC laser notched and NC-bent for a quick fit with no extra notching, fitting or grinding. The bar is bare steel with no coating.
Key features
- Rear spreader bar and two center stringers for the stock TJ roll bar
- 1.75-inch OD, .120 wall DOM tubing
- CNC laser notched and NC-bent for quick installation
- Designed to pair with the Trail Cage Kit for a full cage
- Bare steel finish
Working with the rear roll bar
A rear spreader bar ties the back of a roll bar to the main hoop, adding stiffness where the stock structure flexes under load. The stringers carry that load forward, so the joints matter as much as the tubing. Before fitting, inspect the stock roll bar mounting points for rust, cracked welds and loose bolts, and correct those first.
Welding is the main variable. Clean the tube ends to bare metal, tack the pieces in place and check spacing against the Jeep before making final welds. Thin tubing can warp under heat, so work in short passes and let the steel cool between them. After the first few trail runs, look for hairline cracks around the weld beads and re-check the bolts that secure the roll bar to the frame.
- Inspect welds after rough trail days
- Re-torque roll bar mount bolts after the first outings
- Keep a touch-up primer on hand for scorched areas
Specifications
| Brand | Poison Spyder Customs |
|---|---|
| Part number | 14-18-020 |
| UPC | 614901725872 |
| Tubing | 1.75-inch OD, .120 wall DOM steel |
| Finish | Bare steel |
| Installation type | Weld in |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
It is a direct fit for the 1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler (TJ), including the Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, SE, X and 65th Anniversary Edition trims.
The 2004–2006 Wrangler Unlimited (LJ) uses its own rear spreader bar kit. Check your year, model and trim against the fitment above before ordering.
Installation notes
This kit is weld-in and not a bolt-on part. Weld quality matters on a roll bar component, so have an experienced welder do the work.
What’s included
The kit includes one rear spreader bar and two center stringers.
Not included: the Trail Cage Kit that Poison Spyder recommends for a complete full cage.
